When Metro Council members counted a show of hands of those supporting and opposing the move, they found 113 people opposed and one in favor – and he was hired by Greyhound to represent its interests. (Two Greyhound lobbyists also were there but opted not to “vote.”)

Councilwoman Anna Page also presented the Greyhound reps with a list of questions she and her constituents want answered by Monday. The Metro Board of Zoning Appeals will decide whether to grant the bus company a zoning exception at 1 p.m. on March 5.

Attorney Tom White, representing a group of Murfreesboro Road merchants, said they’ll appeal in the Davidson County courts if the BZA decides in Greyhound’s favor.